Jalal Khan (athlete)
Jalal Khan (born 13 August 1927) is a Pakistani former javelin thrower. Khan represented Pakistan at the 1952 Summer Olympics and 1956 Summer Olympics.[1] During the 1950s he was a two-time Asian Games silver medallist and won both a silver and bronze medal in the British Commonwealth Games.[2][3] His personal best, 73.16m, was set in 1959.
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Birth name | Jalal Khan |
Born | 13 August 1927 |
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Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Javelin throw |
References
- "Jalal Khan - Olympic Athletics - Pakistan". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- Zuberi, Anwar (16 November 2006). "Pakistan's golden past in athletics: Asian Games in perspective". Dawn. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- "Karachi to host national athletics C'ships this month". The Nation. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
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